Polly Walker
ActingAbout Polly Walker
Polly Alexandra Walker was born on May 19, 1966 in Warrington, Cheshire, England. She graduated from Ballet Rambert School in Twickenham, began her career as a dancer, but an injury at age 18 forced her to change direction. She started at London's Drama Centre to the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she portrayed small parts before graduating to small roles on television. Polly landed the title role in the television series Lorna Doone (1990) before making her feature debut in Journey of Honor (1991) ("Shogun Mayeda"). She first gained attention as an English woman in an Irish terrorist brigade in Phillip Noyce's Patriot Games (1992)
Best Polly Walker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Polly Walker's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Polly Walker.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower | Mrs Clinton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | John Carter | Sarkoja | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Clash of the Titans | Cassiopeia | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Scenes of a Sexual Nature | Esther | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Control | Barbara Copeland | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Jeffrey Archer: The Truth | Mrs. Archer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Savage Messiah | Paula Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | D-Tox | Jenny | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | After Alice | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dark Harbor | Alexis Chandler Weinberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | 8 ½ Women | Palmira | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Curtain Call | Julia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Talk of Angels | Mary Lavelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Woodlanders | Mrs. Charmond | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Brute | Mara | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Gambler | Polina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Robinson Crusoe | Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Roseanna's Grave | Cecilia | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Emma | Jane Fairfax | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Restoration | Celia Clemence | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Trial | Leni | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sliver | Vida Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Patriot Games | Annette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia | Mme. Dumont | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Enchanted April | Caroline Dester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Walking a Tightrope | Hélène Lagache | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Journey of Honor | Cecilia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Lorna Doone | Lorna Doone | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kremlin Farewell | Nadja | Flop | Similar → |
Polly Walker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Polly Walker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Polly Walker is "A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Polly Walker acted in?
Polly Walker has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Polly Walker?
Other notable films include "Enchanted April", "Patriot Games", and "Emma".